Autumn Equinox
in the Desert
Sahara, Morocco
How would you like to leave your busy life and busy schedule for a few days, to take time to connect to yourself and to your needs? I invite you to join me for this special time of the year, the Autumn Equinox, when day and night are of equal duration and we get ready to enter the darker months of the year. The desert is a magical place, where you and your problems feel really tiny, where you realize that you are connected to something bigger. The space and silence around us invites us to reconnect to the space and silence within us.
SAHARA DESERT, MOROCCO, 18-25 September 2025
An inner and outer journey
The first time I went to the desert was in Morocco in 2007, and I remember how magical the camel ride under a starry night and the full moon was. My heart longed to experience it again and I am so happy to return to Morocco and get to spend a few days with you and with our nomadic guides.
Landscapes such as the desert really allow you not only to have an outer enriching experience, but really support a deep inner experience
Yoga
I will share yoga practices infused with energy work, to help you tune in with the energy of the season and the elements. All yoga practices will work on our various systems helping the body come into balance. You will feel so vibrant!
You will have morning and evening long yoga sessions, allowing you to realign physically, energetically and mentally.
The morning sessions will be vitalizing, to provide you with a beautiful energy for the day, and the evening practices will be more relaxing.
We also will have a special session for the New Moon and for the Autumn Equinox
Everyone is welcome to join, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned student.
Nomadic life in the Desert
We will walk a few hours (3-4h) a day, and move our camp, experiencing the nomadic lifestyle. A return to simplicity. During the walks you will be able to either chat with some friends, talk to our guides, or choose to stay silent, and spend time with yourself. You can take these opportunities to have walking meditations. This space offered in the desert allows you to truly reconnect to your heart and your deepest longings.
Earth, Sun, Moon and Stars
The time when we will be in Marocco is very special: it will be a New Moon (great to set intentions), Eclipse season (great for deep inner work and let go of what no longer serves you), and the Equinox. Our ancesters and many cultures around the world, celebrate the equinoxes and the solstices, they really mark the change of energy and the change of season. Autumn Equinox is a time to harvest the fruits of the work done in the previous months, and a time to prepare for the darker time of the year. Being under the sun and the stars, in pure Nature, is a true gift.
Morocco
Morocco offers a multitude of varied scenaries. On this trip, we'll spend a day in Marrakech, then cross the Atlas Mountains and the Draa Valley before arriving at the edge of the desert. We'll spend most of our time in the desert, and our guides are locals who know the region and desert life inside out.
This sounds like a dream!
This retreat is for you if any of these sounds like YOU!
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You want to connect to Nature and be fully in touch with the elements
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You want to live an immersive experience in the Sahara Desert
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You want to reconnect with yourself, with others, and the universe, while discovering local culture and the nomadic way of life.
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You are ready to explore polarities: darkness and light, silence and sound, in a unique and sacred setting.
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You want to take this moment for yourself, for introspection and a personal transformation.
Program
We arrive in Marrakech on Thursday 18 September. You have some time to visit the city. On Friday 19 September we travel across the Atlas and Draa Valley, to arrive at a fixe camp at the gates of the desert. The next day we will walk into the desert, where we will spend 3 days / nights, with our guides and some camels. We return to Marrakech on Wednesday 24, and the stay ends on Thursday 25 in the morning.
Full program below.
Thursday 18 Sept
Marrakech
Arrival at Marrakech airport, where a driver will be waiting for us.
Transfer to the riad.
Free time to explore the city and discover its atmosphere (Jemaa El Fnaa Square, the souk, the Majorelle Gardens, etc.).
Evening: presentation of our journey together and dinner at the riad.
Dimanche 21 sept
New Moon & Eclipse
Morning Yoga
Trekking in the desert
Immersion in the desert, moments of connection with oneself, with others, and with Nature.
Evening yoga session
Ritual for the New Moon
Evening around the fire Sleep in a bivouac or under the stars
Mercredi 24 sept
Back to Marrakech
Settle into a riad in Marrakech after a beautiful day of driving and free timeClosing evening and dinner on site
Friday 19 Sept
Going South
After a hearty breakfast, early departure towards M’hamid el Ghizlane, located in the South West of Morocco at the edge of the desert
It's about an 8h-trip in a minivan and we will have a lunch en route.
We will reach a permanent camp close to the city, where we will stay over for the night.
Lundi 22 sept
Autumn Equinox
Morning yoga and meditation
Walk in the desert to the rhythm of the camel caravan
Lunch, then free time
Evening yoga session
Autumn Equinox Ritual
Dinner and evening circle by the fire
Sleep in a tent or under the stars
Je25 Sept
Leaving Morocco
Last breakfast in Morocco.
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech airport (unless you choose to extend your stay!)
Saturday 20 Sept
Entering the Desert
Morning yoga
Breakfast before the trek begins
Walk through the desert at the pace of the camel caravan
Arrival at the bivouac, lunch, then free time
Evening yoga session
Dinner and evening by the fire
Night in a tent or under the stars
Mardi 23 sept
Last day in the desert
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Walk in the desert
Lunch then free time
Yoga session
Back at the permanent bivouac of M'Hamid.
Last evening by the fire, music concert, and a final moment of sharing with the nomads.
I totally see myself there!
Accomodation
During the stay we will experience different accomodations:
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2 nights in a riad (traditional house) in Marrakech,
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2 nights in a permanent camp at the edge of the desert (see picture)
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3 nights in comfortable bivouac or under the stars in the desert.
Traditional Moroccan Food
Meals play an essential role, providing both energy and comfort after days of exploration. They are truly convivial moments, shared in groups, around a fire or under a tent, allowing you to share your experiences of the day while admiring the starry desert sky.
You will have the opportunity to enjoy slow-cooked tagines, fragrant couscous, and colorful salads, all accompanied by traditional breads, catering to all tastes and diets.
Mint tea breaks, a true Moroccan ritual, will also be on the agenda to quench your thirst and invigorate you.
Our team
We will have a local guide, specialized in desert treks, to show us the beauty and authenticity of the Sahara. With extensive knowledge of the terrain, he will guide us on a unique experience combining adventure, culture, and sharing.
We will also bee accompanied by a camel driver and a cook.
This retreat is really intended to introduce us to the nomadic culture and allow us to meet people from this land.
Our journey will both be an outter and an inner journey
Dominique - Your Teacher
I have over 20 years of yoga practice, including 7 years as a teacher, and I love sharing all the practices I have learned on my yoga journey.
I am particularly passionate about energy work, and all the yoga styles I teach incorporate this dimension, whether it is Kundalini yoga, Himalayan Integrative yoga, or Energy Medicine yoga.
I enjoy offering a complete yoga experience that includes not only yoga postures but also pranayama (breathwork), mantras (sound yoga), mudras (hand gestures), meditation, and relaxation.
I love teaching during yoga retreats because it allows a deeper work and deeper connection: with yourself, with others, and with something greater than yourself.
I will accompany you throughout this journey, both internal and external, between darkness and light, silence and sound, sand and sky.
Price
€ 1250 per person
2 x € 625 (1st payment upon registration, 2nd payment cash upon arrival )
The number of seats is limited to ensure an intimate and personalized experience.
A minimum of 5 participants is required to confirm the retreat.
What's included
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Accommodation
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Morning & Evening yoga sessions in the desert (+ ritual for the New Moon & Equinox)
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Supervision: Accompanied by an experienced local guide.
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Local team: Camel drivers and cooks at your service.
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Bivouac equipment: Tents, sleeping mats, blankets, and cooking equipment.
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Meals and drinks: All meals, water, and tea included during the trip, except on the road between Marrakech and M'Hamid El Ghizlane (approximately 10-20 euros).
What's NOT included
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Air travel
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Insurance
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Small camping equipment (sleeping bag)
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Personal expenses
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Snacks before arriving in M'Hamid El Ghizlane
Need more information?
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Booking & Conditions
To secure your booking:
50% deposit. Your participation is confirmed only once we have received the payment. You will receive the bank details by email once you have registered.
Payment of the balance upon arrival in Morocco in Euros
Refund policy:
- More than 60 days before the retreat: 60% refund of the total amount - €15 administration fee
- Between 31 and 60 days before the retreat: the deposit is retained (50% of the total amount)
- Less than 30 days before the retreat: the balance is due and no refund is possible.